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The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
Aug 11, 2024
Pew to Pulpit Series
Does God Really Hear My Prayers?
Selected Readings
8:30 AM Traditional | 10:45 AM Praise
INSTALLATION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND BIBLE STUDY LEADERS at both services.
FAREWELL AND GODSPEED TO MELINA THURMOND
Worship Bulletins: 8:30 AM | 10:45 AM | Announcements
Please print your bulletins from home if you are able.
The 8:30 AM Worship Service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page at facebook.com/gslcwoodstock/videos. Following the service, visit our YouTube channel for our recorded services.
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| Please note that our nursery door will continue to be open during worship times, but will be unstaffed. A audio/visual of the services are available in this room. | | |
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This Sunday, August 11, Rally Day, will be our "official" kick off of the fall programming activities. The day will include a special gathering in the Fellowship Hall in between services to learn about fall programming activities and meet the teachers/leaders. We will give thanks for the summer break and will celebrate our return to fall scheduling.
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On behalf of the whole congregation, we give thanks for the gifts Melina has brought to our congregation and especially her love of children and youth. We will miss her deeply and pray her next calling will be lifegiving for her.
LAST CHANCE! PLEASE PARTICIPATE!!
A fun and unique way to share a note with her is by way of a "Kudoboard." Instructions to leave a message on this online board can be found here. This is a very simple way to share a picture or a simple note of gratitude of our time together. Try it! It is fun and easy and Mel will most certainly love it!
Between services this Sunday, we will hold a reception for Melina to express our gratitude and love.
The Personnel Committee has begun the process of reviewing and filling this position. We look forward to working with many of you during the time of transition.
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GSLC CALL COMMITTEE NEWS
The Call Committee continues its work on the search for a new pastor.
Did you notice? The bus has moved!
Keep an eye on the road in Fellowship Hall to see our progress! A great visual to track the Call Committees progress.
If you have any questions, please ask us! We invite you into a conversation with as much information as we can give, understanding that some information must remain confidential. Look for our blue name tags or email us at callcommittee@gslutheran.org.
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Ask a committee member to share one of these green prayer cards with you. It is our hope that you will take these home and keep GSLC in your prayers as this process continues. | |
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Thank you for all the PEW to PULPIT submissions.
The remaining topics are as follows:
August 11: Does God really hear my prayers?
Selected Readings
August 18: Relationships and Forgiveness
Selected Readings
August 25: Why? (theodicy)
Please know that pastor is open to any discussions on these topics or if your topic is not one that has been selected. We thank everyone that has participated to make this possible.
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HYMN OR PRAISE SONG?
Although we are no longer accepting requests, as summer continues, we will sing some of your favorite songs and hymns. We are grateful for the large number of responses we have received. Please note that we had more submissions than there are weeks of summer, so we may not be able to use all the songs that have been submitted
This week’s Favorite hymn or song, “In the Garden”, was selected by Ken Kidder “I remember it fondly from my youth in the Methodist church.”
Find some additional commentary on this song in this Sunday's worship bulletin.
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Second Sunday Family Fun Activity
Also, a Farewell and Godspeed Party for Mel
August 11 at 12:30 PM
Join us at the home of Eric, Trina and Carter Hutchison!
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COMMUNION BREAD
We would like to take a moment to thank Monica Smith for volunteering to bake bread for communion these past ten years! We are always looking for new bakers who can join the rotation. It's easy and what a wonderful way to see your gift of baking used during worship. If interested, please contact Pastor Karen at pastor@gslutheran.org.
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CHILDREN'S SERMONS
Do you have a knack for speaking to our littlest folks? Pastor Karen will begin a rotation of Sunday Servants for Children's Sermons. If you feel that this is your calling, please let pastor know. We will be scheduling this with our Sunday Servant Roles each month and Pastor will always take one week a month. This will begin in September.
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Next Sunday: Sunday School Begins
All children and youth classes will meet downstairs, however next Sunday, Aug. 18th we will host Acolyte and Crucifer training for anyone 5th grade and up in the Meeting Room between services during Sunday School time. Adults are also welcome to attend. Pre-school- 4th grade will meet downstairs for a movie in room B1.
Faith Stories: Rm 117: Book study on “Life Together” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Coffee and Conversation: Rm 118: continuing “Examining Our Faith” series.
Men in Mission: Rm 116: Various topics and discussions just for men.
Many of our other Bible studies will begin after Labor Day. Stay tuned to your Sheep Buzz for details.
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Confirmation will also begin Sunday, August 18th for 6th and 7th graders. Please refer to the schedule that pastor e-mailed out earlier this week. Class will begin at 12 PM and students are invited to bring a lunch or snack. Our first topic is "Getting to Know the Bible". Class time is one hour.
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GETTING READY FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
Interested in being a part of the youth programs and helping drive their faith journey? Consider being a teacher for the 2024/25 Sunday School year! Duties would include: leading curriculum that is already printed and ready-to-go, being willing to answer questions (and being ok with not knowing all the answers!) and having a smiling face that the youth are excited to see each week. Even if you're just curious what this may entail, we are happy to send you more information. Questions? Email youthfamministry@gslutheran.org
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THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY
Thursday Bible study with Pastor Karen will not meet this week on August 15th.
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THEOLOGY ON TAP
Theology on Tap will meet next at GAME DAY, on Wed. Aug 21st located at 2990 Eagle Dr, Woodstock, GA 30189.
Topics change each time we meet so no need to worry about missing anything. As always, everyone is welcome to share some food, laughs, and open conversation in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
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NEW MONDAY BIBLE STUDY | REVELATION | SEPT 23rd
What words come to mind when you hear the Book of Revelation mentioned? Scary? Weird? Confusing? Join us for an 8-week study of the last book of the Bible, and we'll try to make it less scary, weird, or confusing. Starting on Monday, Sept. 23, there will be two options for the study- in person at the church at 1 pm or online via Teams at 7 pm. If you are interested, please contact Holly Jones or sign up at Sign Up Central.
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"God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday
September 8, 2024
One Service at 10 AM - A quick grab and go lunch provided before heading out to serve.
We are planning some great events for "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, on September 8th. There will be events at Good Shepherd, but we are also planning events that will take us out into the community to serve. People can choose to go to:
OUTSIDE OF GOOD SHEPHERD
- The Oaks Assisted Living on Towne Lake Parkway to make cards with the residents
- Visit at members’ houses that cannot attend regularly and chat and sing hymns with them.
- Go to Hobgood Park to help clean up the park, paint the trash cans. We have a designated area under a pavilion. This is a great activity for families. Water will be provided. We will also paint rocks that can be put out to decorate the park.
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Help out at Mostly Mutts to help move summer items out of the shopping area and move fall items in from 12-3PM. Space is limited to 15. (This Sign up is now full! YAY!)
AT GOOD SHEPHERD:
- stuff treat bags for our Trunk or Treat Event scheduled for Oct. 30th
- Prepare treat cards with a fruit snack for the preschool for their Halloween Parade
Please use the sign up sheets in Fellowship Hall so we can gauge the amount of people that will be participating in the GWOH activities. Those that participate are welcome to stay for a quick grab and go lunch.
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LAST DAY FOR TSHIRT ORDERS
We would love to have our members wear one of these "God's work. Our Hands." t-shirts. They will be customized with Good Shepherd on the back. Orders need to be complete by August 11th. Please fill out the simple order form for each person, using the button below and submit a check, (made out to GSLC with T-shirt in the memo line), in the offering plate or into the gold slot near the Bookkeeper's office in the Administration Hallway for the designated amount. (Shipping/Customization and taxes are included in the prices.) We are only taking orders online, so see a member of our staff if you need help completing the form.
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LUTHERAN COALITION FOR HABITAT
September will be here before you know it.
Lutheran Coalition is a group of area churches that sponsor builds for Habitat for Humanity. Their biggest fundraiser is in September called Taste of Habitat and they need Chefs and are now selling tickets.
The annual "Taste of Habitat" event this year will be held at The Phase Family Center/Phase Events Center, 12150 Morris Road, Alpharetta. This is not far from the Metropolitan Club.
The date is set for Friday, September 13th.
CALLING ALL CHEFS! If you can continue again as a chef, a big thank you. Please seek others that may also want to be a Chef. If you need to take off this year, we understand and thank you for volunteering in the past. We appreciate your help to make this taste event a success and hope you can provide either a main "taste" or dessert "taste". We will adhere to the same serving procedures as in previous years.
Entrees will be served, 7-8 PM and desserts will be served 8-9 PM.
As always, setting up for serving the main entree will be no later than 6:30 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact Max Epling or Mike Dooley
Sponsorships are also available. For more information look on our website. Also, check out the flyers in the Fellowship Hall.
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Handmade Card ministry at GSLC
ALL OCCASION cards are available for a suggested donation of $2.00 per card. All proceeds will support our Good Shepherd Youth Mission Trips. This ministry is being hosted by Molly Maher, Linda Rowell and Pam Hough. Thank you for your wonderful support of this GSLC ministry.
We received a limited supply of HAND PAINTED CARDS from a local artist. They are beautiful and unique. Get yours while they last! Most of the cards we provide are “one of a kind” cards, making them special for anyone who receives one.
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The next Ladies Night Out will be on
Tuesday, August 27, at 7:00pm, at:
Game Day
2990 Eagle Drive
Woodstock, GA 30189
Sign up in Fellowship Hall
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This week's harvest in the GARDEN OF GRACE - Thanks be to God! | |
Metal Recycling
Caring for Creation is now recycling scrap metals. Help preserve our Planet.
Drop off your scrap metals in the white 55-gallon drum located at the north side of the garage and we will take it to the Metal Recycler in Woodstock.
Click the button below for more information about what can be recycled.
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CARING FOR CREATION
We continue our recycling initiatives. We appreciate all help from congregation members to keep these items out of landfills.
1. ORAL CARE WASTE
2. HEFTY ORANGE ENERGY BAGS: (first Sunday of the month-Please remove labels (see below)
3. BATTERIES: (Size D and smaller)
4. OLD EYEGLASSES
5. POPTABS
6. PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE BOTTLES
We need to remove labels from these bottles try these methods:
- Warm the label in the sun
- Use a hairdryer for heat
- Put bottle in a glass of very hot water
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There has been a change to our "Hefty Orange Bag Recycling Program". You will no longer need to use an orange bag at home; just use a white regular kitchen garbage bag for these hard to recycle items (look for numbers 4-7), and bring those bagged recyclables to church on the first Sunday of the month. The orange bags will be put over these white bags when we bring them to the recycling facility. This request is being made by the recycling facility. More information about the Hefty program can be found here. We will continue to collect a free will donation to offset the cost of the orange bags in Fellowship Hall.
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BRING IN YOUR LADIES CLOTHING
Caring for Creation continues to support the Drake House, collecting SEASONAL, clean and like new donations. Look for the big orange drop-off bin in Fellowship Hall.
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MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION | |
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Join ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for a conversation about God’s Love Made Real. This ELCA movement encourages us to create a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation.
Tuesday, Aug.13, 12:00 p.m. Eastern time
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
This event will take place on Zoom. Get more information here.
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YOUTH NEWS
With the change in our staff, we will no longer be posting a Wednesday Weekly Lamb Buzz. We will continue to update you as things arise in the Friday weekly Sheep Buzz and on the TV screens around the church and by email.
Keep in mind, a great place to get information including our youth programs is on our website. Check out everything youth based under the youth tab.
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Do you love your church? Consider giving Good Shepherd a 5 Star review on Google. It helps other know about who we are and what we do! | |
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This is our submission form for you to submit non-urgent prayer concerns. Prayers will be posted to the Prayer Circle, via e-mail, during normal business hours, usually around 3 PM. As always, if you have an urgent prayer request, please contact Pastor by cell or email.
If you would like to pray for others, as part of our prayer circle, please contact our Media Coordinator and she can add you to the Prayer Circle group.
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